Denver McClure is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Nashional Investments in McKinney, TX, with five years of industry experience. His background includes seven years of service in the United States Marine Corps and ongoing employment at Amazon.com since 2016. Nashional Investments serves individuals and business owners, including high-net-worth clients, by providing portfolio management, hourly financial advising, and specialized real estate consulting such as 1031 exchange replacement-property identification. The firm advises on both traditional investments and selected alternatives, using a variety of analytic methods and trading strategies while offering a broad set of affiliated non-investment services.

John Brown Jr. is a financial advisor with Brown and Brown Financial Services, Inc. in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and over 58 years of industry experience. He has served as president of both Brown and Brown Financial Services, Inc. and Brown and Brown Securities, Inc. since 1984. Brown and Brown Financial Services provides discretionary investment management primarily for individuals, retirement accounts, businesses, and trusts. The firm manages portfolios using a long-term, asset-allocation approach focused on principal preservation and gradual wealth accumulation through high-quality equities and investment-grade fixed income.

Douglas Wall is a financial advisor with 1836 Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Grey Rock Asset Management, LLC and Raymond James & Associates. Outside of his advisory role, Wall is a partner in YardSale Texas, LLC, a business that sells overstocked items through multiple channels including online platforms. 1836 Asset Management provides investment supervisory and separately managed account services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, businesses, and family offices. The firm employs an equity-focused, multi-year ownership strategy combined with a variety of investment approaches tailored to client objectives, utilizing subadvisers to implement portfolio models.

Joseph Penner is a financial advisor at Fireside Capital Advisors in Dallas, TX, with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Fireside Capital Advisors and its predecessor entities since 2015. Fireside Capital Advisors is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and select institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing globally diversified portfolios and a range of investment strategies tailored to client needs.

Joshua Materne is a financial advisor with Ideology Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and having eight years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Materne Law, PLLC, where he advises clients on estate planning and legal matters, and manages the Ideology Real Estate Fund I, LLC, which focuses on single-family real estate investments. Ideology Wealth Advisors primarily serves individual, high-income clients, particularly medical doctors and dentists, and offers portfolio management and pension consulting. The firm employs a long-term, value-oriented investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, providing tailored portfolios that accommodate client preferences and ongoing monitoring.

Tori Ten Hagen is a financial advisor at Brindle & Bay Financial Advisors, LLC in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 65 credential with four years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Belay Inc. She is also a licensed life insurance agent, providing insurance sales and policy reviews. Brindle & Bay Financial Advisors offers financial planning and discretionary portfolio management for individual and high-net-worth clients, using tailored strategies based on clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons. The firm employs a dynamic asset allocation approach and retains discretion over portfolio implementation and monitoring.

Nicolas Davis is a CFP® and ChFC® with 10 years of industry experience. He currently serves at Brindle & Bay Financial Advisors, LLC and has prior experience with Retirement Wealth Advisors and Brindle & Bay Wealth Management LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he was involved with Candy Benefits, LLC for 16 years and Good Times Gold, LLC for 7 years. Brindle & Bay Financial Advisors provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, using tailored strategies based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon. The firm utilizes an asset allocation framework with dynamic weighting and third-party model portfolios, while retaining discretion over implementation and monitoring.

Karen Burns is a financial advisor with Capital Ideas in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Capital Ideas since 1995 and has held roles at Alliance Financial Group, Rhodes Securities, and Bearing Financial Advisors. Burns is also a minority owner of Alpha Capital Dallas LLC. Capital Ideas provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and other entities, offering custom portfolios that include stocks, bonds, options, ETFs, and mutual funds. The firm integrates fundamental and technical analysis with proprietary trading models, provides ongoing due diligence on third-party managers, and delivers model portfolios and subadvisory services to other registered investment advisers.

Molly Mccarthy is a ChFC® and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with LD Lowe Wealth Advisory since 2006, where she is the sole advisor. LD Lowe Wealth Advisory provides discretionary wealth management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers a wrap-fee program that integrates portfolio management with planning and consulting services, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and maintaining regular portfolio monitoring and updates.

Michael O'Reilly is a financial advisor at Dallas Financial Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures including serving as president of Camcon Medical Inc. and managing member of Owl Power Solutions. Dallas Financial Advisors LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual clients and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of modern portfolio theory and technical analysis, managing diversified portfolios and incorporating options trading as part of its long-term investment strategies.

Kathleen Weber is a financial advisor at Dallas Financial Advisors, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a brand ambassador for several wine tasting companies. Dallas Financial Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual clients and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of modern portfolio theory and technical analysis, incorporating both long-term strategies and options trading, while maintaining fiduciary standards for retirement accounts.

Zachary Taylor is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. and has previously worked at Connemara Group, Todd County Public Schools, SLAM Miami, the University of Miami, the State of Florida, and Merrill. Lifetime Wealth Management provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, estates, small businesses, and pooled investment vehicles, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach and offers services such as Puerto Rico Act 60 consulting, private investment placement, and performance-based fee arrangements.

Jonathan Berry is a financial advisor at TrueHaven Capital in Richardson, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TrueHaven Capital, he worked at Accenture for four years. TrueHaven Capital serves high-net-worth individuals, pooled investment vehicles, corporations, and other registered investment advisers, providing asset management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, family office services, and alternatives advisory with a focus on discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis in portfolio construction and offers customized investment options including separately managed accounts and private fund access.

Yen Chun Chen (Michael) is a financial advisor at TKC Wealth Management LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining TKC Wealth Management, he was associated with Landolt Securities, Inc. He is also registered as a representative at Landolt Securities, where he sells investment products. TKC Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, small businesses, and institutional clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using a blend of fundamental intrinsic-value analysis and tactical asset allocation, offering multiple investment strategies tailored to client risk profiles.

Robert Peters is a financial advisor at Palogic Value Management, L.P. in Dallas, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. He has been associated with the Palogic Value Fund, L.P. since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in RJ9 Holdings, a private investment partnership formed in 2014, where he dedicates time to monitoring private investments. Palogic Value Management provides discretionary investment management to private pooled investment vehicles and sponsors a wrap fee program for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and smaller entities. The firm employs a bottom-up, value-oriented approach utilizing long and short equity positions, derivatives, and other instruments, serving sophisticated investors including family offices, pension plans, and funds-of-funds.

James Peters is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Palogic Value Management, L.P. since 2022. He previously operated Peters Wealth Management, LLC for eight years and has maintained a CPA practice since 1986. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a Texas insurance agent license with Blue Cross Blue Shield. Palogic Value Management, L.P. provides discretionary investment management to private pooled investment vehicles and a wrap fee program for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and smaller entities. The firm employs a bottom-up, value-oriented investment strategy utilizing long and short positions, derivatives, and hedging, serving sophisticated investors such as family offices, pension plans, and institutional clients.

Kathleen Hood is a financial advisor with Paradigm Advisors, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Harbor Light Planning and NorthWestern Mutual, as well as eight years with Handy Dandy Homes LLC. Paradigm Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and personal tax return preparation. The firm uses a passive, model-based investment approach focused on low-cost, diversified ETFs and emphasizes continuous planning through retainer arrangements and client education.

Scott Udkler is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Promus Advisors. His prior work includes roles at FIFIT LLC, Bearfoot Companies LLC, Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities, Ufs, and Fidelity. Promus Advisors is a registered investment adviser offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, consulting, and financial planning to individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, retirement plans, endowments, and foundations. The firm emphasizes a value-oriented, bottom-up investment approach using active managers and diversified strategies, including alternatives, and maintains a smaller client base to foster deeper relationships.

Ryan Vardeman is a financial advisor at Palogic Value Management, L.P. with 8 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Palogic since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Vardeman serves as Chairman of the Board for Bsquare Corporation, a software company. Palogic Value Management provides discretionary investment management primarily to private pooled investment vehicles and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a bottom-up, value-oriented approach using long and short equity positions alongside hedging and derivatives, serving sophisticated investors such as family offices, pension plans, and institutional funds.

Ruby Melton is a financial advisor at Fortune Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors, Institutional Securities Corp, and Charles Schwab, among others. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as an employee at Melton Custom Homes. Fortune Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, including pension plans and trusts. The firm employs an asset-allocation based approach and utilizes multiple methods of securities analysis, maintaining approximately $396 million in regulatory assets under management.